Howard Alexander Petrie (November 22, 1906 - March 24, 1968) was an
American radio, television, and film actor.Howard Petrie was born in
Beverly, Massachusetts on November 22, 1906. When Howard was three
years old his family moved to Concord. The Petries later lived in
Arlington and then Somerville, where Petrie received his secondary
school education. A talented musician, he conducted his high school
glee club and played with various instrumental groups. He was a member
of the debating team, a captain in the School Regiment and Chairman of
the Senior Night Committee. He appeared in school dramatic productions
including a starring role as "Marquis de la Seigliere" in the senior
class play and the Jules Sandeau three-act comedy, Mademoiselle de la
Seigliere.After he graduated from Somerville High School in 1924,
Petrie worked briefly as a bank clerk and a securities salesman. While
on a sales call to a radio station, his sonorous bass voice landed him
a job. He joined WBZ Radio in Boston in 1929 as a junior announcer.
After ten months at the WBZ studios, Petrie left for New York City in
June, 1930 where he joined the staff of NBC.Petrie soon became the
head announcer for many of the network's shows. His first major
network assignment was on Everything Goes, starring Garry Moore. He
was the announcer for scores of shows including Abie's Irish Rose, Big
Sister, Camel Caravan, Blondie, The Ray Bolger Show, The Judy Canova
Show, The Jimmy Durante Show, and The Garry Moore Show.
American radio, television, and film actor.Howard Petrie was born in
Beverly, Massachusetts on November 22, 1906. When Howard was three
years old his family moved to Concord. The Petries later lived in
Arlington and then Somerville, where Petrie received his secondary
school education. A talented musician, he conducted his high school
glee club and played with various instrumental groups. He was a member
of the debating team, a captain in the School Regiment and Chairman of
the Senior Night Committee. He appeared in school dramatic productions
including a starring role as "Marquis de la Seigliere" in the senior
class play and the Jules Sandeau three-act comedy, Mademoiselle de la
Seigliere.After he graduated from Somerville High School in 1924,
Petrie worked briefly as a bank clerk and a securities salesman. While
on a sales call to a radio station, his sonorous bass voice landed him
a job. He joined WBZ Radio in Boston in 1929 as a junior announcer.
After ten months at the WBZ studios, Petrie left for New York City in
June, 1930 where he joined the staff of NBC.Petrie soon became the
head announcer for many of the network's shows. His first major
network assignment was on Everything Goes, starring Garry Moore. He
was the announcer for scores of shows including Abie's Irish Rose, Big
Sister, Camel Caravan, Blondie, The Ray Bolger Show, The Judy Canova
Show, The Jimmy Durante Show, and The Garry Moore Show.
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